Median Earnings (1yr)
$109,337
76th percentile (40th in CA)
Sample Size
47
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of California-San Diego graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of California-San Diego graduates earn $109k, placing them in the 76th percentile of all pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration doctoral programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration doctoral's programs at peer institutions in California (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of California-San Diego$109,337
University of Southern California$122,882$187,313
California Health Sciences University$111,935
West Coast University-Los Angeles$96,028
National Median$102,925

Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$68,237$122,882
California Health Sciences University
Clovis
$111,935
West Coast University-Los Angeles
North Hollywood
$37,194$96,028

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of California-San Diego, approximately 33% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.